The Top 5 in the Castrol Rankings: Surprising Players Top Best Midfielder List

The Castrol Rankings is an index which gives points to players based on every facet of the game.

Each player's performance is measured, giving them a Castrol Index Score.

Then, the player's index score is multiplied by a predetermined weighting based on the importance of the match. (An EPL game is less weighted than a Champions League semi-final match).

Castrol Index Score x Weighting = Castrol Rankings points.

The points total is then added to the previous points over the past 12 months. This is divided by the total minutes the player played over those 12 months and multiplied by 90 in order to derive an average 90-minute score for every player.

5. Arjen Robben

Arjen Robben's inclusion into Castrol's top five, despite being an incredible talent, highlights the fragility of the Castrol ranking system.

In the 2011 and 2012 season, the mercurial Dutchman has scored an unimpressive five goals in a measly thirteen appearances, missing many games due to injury.

He barely makes the cut due of his sound passing, goal scoring ability and build up play. His five goals have come against some of the more competitive teams in Bundesliga including Hamburg, Bayern Leverkusen, Werder Bremen and Wolfsburg.

Regardless of his ability and sound performances, it still seems criminal for a player who has missed countless games to rank higher than midfield wizards Xavi and Ozil.

If you do doubt Robben's ability, check out a highlight reel. His unique talent is unparalleled.

1. Florent Malouda

Look in the mirror, see the look of surprise. Trust me, I had the same look on my face.

Florent Malouda has only one goal in 28 appearances. His performances have been consistent and he remains an important player to this lackluster Chelsea side.

But more must be asked for the world's "best" midfielder.

This is the year of the striker, due to the lack of world class midfielders and the lack of superstar defenders. Once great players such as Sneijder, Yaya Toure and Samir Nasri have been unable to play the spectacular football in which they were capable.

Still, where is Xavi, Fabregas, Iniesta? Where is Ozil and Xabi Alonso? Where is David Silva?

Wilshere?

Pirlo?

Malouda, count yourself lucky to be here. Trust me, not many fans think you deserve it. Take a look at Castrolfootball.com top 5 forwards.